About Afua Kyei
Born 1982. Afua Kyei is a British banker.
Afua Serwah Kyei (born 15 October 1982) is a British financial executive who has been chief financial officer (CFO) of the Bank of England since 2019.
Biography Kyei was born in London to Ghanaian parents. She attended Old Palace School, a private secondary school for girls in Croydon. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in chemistry from Somerville College, Oxford, and then worked as a junior researcher in organic chemistry at Princeton University.
In 2019, at the age of 36, Afua Kyei was appointed Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of the Bank of England.
Honours and awards
2021 : CFO of the Year by the Women in Finance Awards UK.
January 2023 : Kyei was listed among the 100 most reputable Africans.
2023 : Freedom of the City of London award.
2023 : she was elected as Honorary Fellow of Somerville College, Oxford.
2026 : Kyei was named as the most influential black person in the UK on the Powerlist.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Afua Kyei?
British banker
When was Afua Kyei born?
Afua Kyei was born on 15 October 1982.
What is Afua Kyei's occupation?
Afua Kyei is a banker.
What nationality is Afua Kyei?
Afua Kyei is British.
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